win The Jacksonville Jaguars won a sloppy Week 2 preseason game on the road against the Minnesota Vikings — and while the offense was largely underwhelming
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http://www.thejaguarslockerroom.com/authentic-t.j.-yeldon-jersey , but it’s curious that this coaching staff didn’t take every opportunity to test out packages with Grant. They didn’t even let him see the field until the end of the third quarter.6. Brandon WildsWilds finished with 39 total yards and the game-winning touchdown on 10 touches. It’ll be interesting to see if the Jaguars keep a fourth running back behind Fournette, Yeldon, and Grant, but if they do it will certainly be Wilds.7. Yannick NgakoueFour tackles. One sack. One forced fumble. And a post-play celebration for the ages.Ngakoue might be even better than last year (which is insane, by the way) and could be headed to another Pro Bowl with All-Pro honors if he keeps up the production he’s had through two preseason games.8. Rashad GreeneGreene’s ability to make the first guy miss in the fourth quarter punt return set up a game-winning drive starting five yards from the goal line. I think Jaydon Mickens is still the guy at the No. 6 receiver spot, but Greene will absolutely make this team consider keeping seven receivers on the 53-man roster. "It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it."" Jalen Ramsey will not criticize NFL QBs this seasonNew,18comments“It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.”EDTUnless you have been hiking the Appalachian Trail for the past year there is nothing about how Jalen Ramsey rates NFL quarterbacks that is new news. For those about to air their packs, shave their beards or shave their legs all you need is in last year’s GQ article. Pick your favorite quote:On Josh Allen:On Marcus Mariota:On Jimmy Garoppolo:On Dak Prescott:On Blake Bortles:On Nick Foles:On Drew Brees and Andrew Luck:There are many ways to approach Jalen’s intent when answering these questions. Maybe he was focused on grading the quarterbacks based on style of play. He appears to favor quarterbacks who can make plays with their legs (he feels the Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson should have been drafter before the Bills Allen). He also recognizes a quarterback’s ability to leverage the talent around him
Womens Ronnie Harrison Jersey , without necessarily elevating their play to elite should be considered.Maybe he was simply being competitive. The man likes to talk on the field so why should we expect anything different when interviewed as a cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars? This opens the door for further questions about how he uses language. Does he believe what he is saying, or is this simply player talk? For we, the fan, to assume a context of privilege at the player level is a problem. We interpret this with the mind of the fan, and the players do so from years of on-field context. I have a friend who consistently laments Jalen’s player persona because of what he, a fan, prefers.Or maybe this is the voice of a confident, albeit immature, player. Ramsey’s social media persona is one of a proud, responsible and loving parent. Media close to Jalen
Will Richardson Jersey , primarily local media, have commented on his personality differences. The brash on-field person is not the same man when the helmet is off. This is not shocking. Surely many reading will say who they are at work is nothing like who they are at home.To the question of football maturity, Jalen has answered this question. On Adam Schefter’s podcast he was asked if he has any thoughts about NFL quarterbacks prior to the 2019 season. It was a fair question considering the past, and from an entertainment perspective it’s just smart interviewing. Ramsey’s response:He further added:Ramsey further clarified how he plans to handle himself this year via twitter.Ramsey took a lot of flack for the GQ interview, and justifiably so. Saying someone “sucks”, even if done in the context of competitive banter, is far from professional. It, whether fair or not, is a reflection on the player, coach and team. The spotlight gravitated from Jalen to Doug Marrone
http://www.thejaguarslockerroom.com/authentic-logan-cooke-jersey , with questions being asked about what control Doug had over the clubhouse and players. When the Jaguars 2018 season began to unravel, Ramsey’s comments were redefined against not only his and the team’s play, but also against his own quarterback. The maturity question became an even greater focus with the team imploding in London and Leonard Fournette losing his focus in Buffalo. A game in which the Jaguars were in the throes of taking complete control of the game, and instead walked away in defeat.Articles have been written, and tweets have been sent, expressing positions on whether Jalen Ramsey is long as Jaguars player. Some say he is not worth the grief, citing his immaturity and even saying his performance does not warrant a new contract. The latter seems a position hard to defend, especially if you consider the respect given him throughout the league. I would also cite last year’s December Indianapolis Colts game, where an injured Ramsey was easily the best player on the field, leading the Jaguars to a 6-0 victory over the playoff bound
Womens D.J. Hayden Jersey , Andrew Luck led Colts.To the grief question, when a player tweets out how a fan base is going to miss him, one has to question where his head is and respect how it can be negatively consumed.The Jaguars appear to have the talent, but they lack the mental strength to repeat the beauty that was 2017. Adding Nick Foles to the roster was a step forward not only in talent but also in leadership. The offense has nowhere to go but up with Nick at the wheel.What the Jaguars need is for Jalen Ramsey to be the leader they have in Calais Campbell, and that starts with recognizing how to perform both on and off the field. For those questioning where his head is, his comments to Schefter are a big step forward. To those who relish his cocky persona, that he wants to “keep my foot on the chest” reminds us how high of a bar he sets for himself. Jalen does not need to say what he thinks of quarterbacks. All he needs is to prove it on the field.
